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8 Months Ago
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$102,400 excl. on-roads
7.6
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 years
Fuel Efficiency
2.2 - 9.1 L / 100km
A new plug-in hybrid model sits atop the Range Rover Velar range for 2023, while there’s been a reshuffling of diesels.
The plug-in hybrid P400e has already been on sale for some time in markets like Europe, but it’s never been available in Australia.
All Velar models gain Amazon Alexa connectivity as this filters throughout the Jaguar Land Rover line-up.
The model line-up is otherwise unchanged, though prices are up by as much as $4538.
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $104,620 |
3.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv | $122,275 |
3.0L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $130,920 |
2.0L, 8 sp automatic Electric 4x4 5d Suv | $131,475 |
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3.0L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $156,370 |
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $97,370 |
3.0L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $123,670 |
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $95,070 |
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3.0L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $142,000 |
2.0L, 8 sp automatic Electric 4x4 5d Suv | $143,075 |
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | $135,170 |
2.0L, 8 sp automatic Electric 4x4 5d Suv | $138,800 |
See our comprehensive details for the Range Rover Velar
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
See all 2024 Range Rover Velar DimensionsIt has 748L of boot space, expanding to 1811L with the second-row dropped.
CarExpert High Resolution Photos of the Range Rover Velar
The P380 Velar variant gets standard-fit air suspension, 21-inch wheels, R-Dynamic appearance tweaks, those neat signature pop-out door handles, LED lighting with Matrix-style headlight trickery, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming/heated/power-folding mirrors, an acoustic laminate windscreen, a powered tailgate with gesture control, front and rear sensors along with one-touch electric windows all round.
After the promise of its handsomely sharp exterior, the Velar’s cabin certainly doesn’t let the package down, bringing with it a fine sense of occasion.
Whether its Windsor leather or fetching Dapple Grey ‘premium textile’ (aka fabric) with Light Oyster suedecloth, it brings a sense of richness and textural variety that works a treat to our eyes.
The quilted effect across the dash fascia and door inserts is classy and inspired, with some of most ornate and interesting door trims in the business. And, the split ‘textile’ armrest is delightful.
Light, airy, visually diverse and downright interesting, the Velar interior mightn’t be to everyone’s taste, but the feel-good factor is through the panoramic glass roof.
Land Rover clearly focuses on presentation, and the execution and finish of the cabin generally meet its aims. The Touch Pro Duo screens are pleasingly sharp, the signature motorised rotary transmission controller maintains its neat party trick, and all of the metal-look details genuinely look metallic, even if some such as the handles and door inserts betray their plastic origins to touch.
Little of it, such as the column stalks and door controls, seem conspicuously part-binned from the wider Jaguar Land Rover family. That said, the digital instrumentation content is of a look and design so different to that of the infotainment unit – especially the navigation mapping – it looks to be supplied from a whole other car manufacturer. It certainly doesn’t give German rivals much pause for envy, but it’s clear and legible and offers a modest degree of personalisation.
The front seats are beaut if a little too firmly padded, though they do with some of the most aggressive back massaging action out there – it’s just a shame they’re bit noisy in operation inside the otherwise serenely quiet cabin ambience. I’ve never warmed to this oddball steering wheel design, as nicely trimmed in suedecloth as it is.
The Touch Pro Duo format is mostly good. It looks great, its interface is reasonably straightforward though it does demand some familiarity to negotiate quickly and without distraction. Much like we found in our dedicated review, the actual response to finger pressure is a little hit and miss, while access to features through the steering wheel controls is clumsier than it need be. The Meridian sound system, though, is rich and fulsome.
The Range Rover Velar has a five-star rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted by Euro NCAP in 2017.
It scored 93 per cent for adult occupant and 85 per cent for child occupant protection, with 74 per cent for vulnerable road users and 72 per cent for safety assist systems.
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
The 2023 Range Rover Velar has the following claimed combined cycle fuel economy:
The P400e has a claimed 53km of electric-only range on the WLTP standard.
Land Rover says the battery can be charged to 80 per cent in 30 minutes using a 50kW DC rapid charger, or in 1 hour 40 minutes using a 7kW AC wallbox.
Range Rover Velar | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.0L, 8 sp automatic Electric 4x4 5d Suv | Electric | 1.7 L/100km |
2.0L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | Unleaded | 9.4 L/100km |
3.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km |
3.0L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded 4x4 5d Suv | Unleaded | 9.1 L/100km |
What are the running and servicing costs of a Range Rover Velar?
Land Rover offers a five-year/102,000km service plan for all Velars. Prices for these are as follows:
Our expert take on Range Rover Velar drivability.
The P400e mates a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a 105kW electric motor and a 19.2kWh lithium-ion battery.
Total system outputs are 297kW of power and 640Nm of torque, while claimed electric-only range on the WLTP cycle is 53km.
The four-cylinder D200 is dead for 2023, and instead there’s a six-cylinder D300 available only in a new special edition model called, appropriately enough, the Edition.
The new Edition returns a six-cylinder diesel to the Velar line, which was available until 2019 with a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 diesel in D300 guise. Now, the D300 is powered by a 3.0-litre inline-six turbo-diesel.
The Edition D300 is based on the mid-range R-Dynamic SE spec but builds on it with gloss black exterior detailing, a black roof, plus various standard inclusions like a panoramic sunroof.
The 3.0-litre inline-six turbo-diesel features an identical 221kW output to the old twin-turbo V6 diesel, though it has 50Nm less torque (for 650Nm in total) and is 0.2L/100km thirstier on the combined cycle (7.0L/100km).
P250 models use a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 184kW of power and 365Nm of torque.
All Velars feature all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Claimed 0-100km/h times are as follows:
What colours are available for the Range Rover Velar
The Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:
Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.
The 2023 Range Rover Velar is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Land Rover offers a five-year/102,000km service plan for all Velars.
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
The cheapest Range Rover Velar is the P250 DYNAMIC SE (184kW) that starts from $102,400.
The most expensive Range Rover Velar is the P400 AUTOBIOGRAPHY (294kW) that starts from $153,100.
The best towing capacity of a Range Rover Velar is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: D300 DYNAMIC SE (221kW), P400 DYNAMIC SE (294kW), P400 DYNAMIC HSE (294kW) and P400 AUTOBIOGRAPHY (294kW).
The largest Range Rover Velar is the D300 DYNAMIC SE (221kW) which measures 2041mm wide, 4797mm in length and sits 1683mm tall.
The most powerful Range Rover Velar is the PHEV DYNAMIC SE (297kW) which has 297kW of power from its 2.0L BI TURBO DIR F/INJ engine.
The Range Rover Velar is built in England and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Range Rover Velar is the PHEV DYNAMIC SE (297kW) which weighs 2740 kg (kerb weight).
The Range Rover Velar may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid, Diesel or Premium Unleaded Petrol.